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By Patricia Barrett Development Corporation, the mo- A majority of Gimli council voted in torsports park is a 235-acre multi- favour of a resolution to hire a plan- use facility containing drag and road ning company to solicit ideas from de- racing strips, karting and motocross velopers and investigate the possible tracks, an ATV mud bog pit and a sale of the Gimli Motorsports Park. special events area. Its user groups in- The park is situated beside the Gimli clude the Winnipeg Sports Car Club, Airport and it’s owned by the munici- the Manitoba Roadracing Associa- pality. tion, Interlake Dragway and Manitoba Coun. Thora Palson opposed the Motocross. resolution to hire Landmark Plan- Mayor Lynn Greenberg and council- ning & Design during council’s regu- lors Richard Petrowski, Peter Holfeuer lar meeting March 24, citing concerns and Cody Magnusson voted in favour about council’s lack of transparency of hiring Landmark Planning to pur- and lack of public consultation as the sue the possible sale. process could end with the transfer of “Landmark Planning Proposal” was the motorsports park’s land to a pri- included on council’s agenda, but EXPRESS FILE PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT vate developer. Council has a duty to during the meeting Palson said there The Winnipeg Sports Car Club, shown racing on Lake Winnipeg in 2020, consult. was no discussion — just a vote. “I believe the land should be re- “We hold a public hearing for a lady is a regular user of the Gimli Motorsports Park. tained for the future development and who wants to open a daycare in her For reasons of confi dential- expansion of our airport. I would have home, but we have no public engage- son. In the appraiser’s opinion, the ity, Petrowski was unable to say who also liked public consultation prior to ment on a proposal to issue an RFP best use of the land would be to retain made the pitch to buy the park and making a decision of this magnitude,” and maybe sell land that belongs to it for the future development and ex- what the proposal entailed. said Palson by phone. “Council is en- the taxpayers,” said Palson. “I think pansion of the Gimli Airport. The motorsports park is not per- trusted with the people’s assets and if that’s wrong.” Palson noted that previous discus- forming at a suffi cient level, he said. we’re looking at a potential disposal Landmark will put together a re- sions about the potential sale of the But that has little to do with COVID of assets, information and rationale quest for proposal (RFP) and distrib- park occurred during in-camera and public health restrictions and should be provided to the people of ute it publicly. Developers and pro- meetings and she was bound by con- more to do with the park’s draw as an the RM of Gimli. We can’t just wake spective buyers can submit their ideas fi dentiality. attraction. up one morning and say, ‘Let’s sell the to the RM. “Regretfully, I was not able to talk “We don’t think it’s reaching its po- motorsports park.’” Council recently had the motors- about this prior to last Wednesday’s tential right now. And it’s not really Managed by the Gimli Community ports park’s land appraised, said Pal- meeting as the preliminary talks were in camera,” said Palson. about making money for us: it’s about Deputy Mayor Richard Petrowski, how many people are going to come who sits on the CDC board, said the to town and visit the businesses — the RM had received interest from a pro- wider economic development part. spective buyer of the motorsports That’s more important to me,” he said. park, but [most of] council wants to “But any money we do get for renting open up the process to other potential the park is a bonus, of course.” developers. The RFP will serve an ex- To be fair to all prospective purchas- ploratory exercise and nothing is set ers, Petrowski said the process, in- ATTEND THE BIGGEST VIRTUAL in stone. cluding bidding, has to be open to ev- TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE “We want to put out a request for eryone. 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The NDP can delay fi ve bills from all of us in education that are trying Calling Bill 64 a “power grab,” the proceeding to second reading until to raise Manitobans’ awareness about NDP’s education critic Nello Alto- the fall sitting of the Legislature. the damage this proposed legislation mare announced last week his party’s Manitoba School Boards Association will do, we now have time to review intention to use its powers to delay president Alan Campbell said the bill it.” the 300-plus-page bill in order to give won’t likely receive second and third Campbell is providing regular up- teachers and parents time to read and reading and royal assent until No- dates on the issue via brief recorded consider it. vember 2021 “at the earliest.” videos (under two minutes or so) that The bill “gets rid of school boards The NDP’s delay is important in that are being posted on the association’s that made decisions for the better- it “changes timelines,” said Campbell Twitter site. ment of kids, not for the advancement by phone last week. In a post last week, Campbell said of a political agenda,” said Altomare It will give people time to review the the delay will allow educators to un- on Twitter. extensive bill, the recommendations derstand the contents of Bill 64 and MSBA president Alan Campbell The government wants to create a made by the K-12 education commis- to “hold it up beside the report from single provincial education authority sion and weigh the government’s new the K-12 review commission and ask visions and educators, is encouraging (PEA) composed of a six- to 11-mem- strategy. It will also give people time questions about why the government people to register and speak before ber board that will oversee education to prepare to speak about the changes is proposing legislation that ignores the House committee whose dates and determine the number of schools before a House standing committee, so many important aspects of that will be announced later this year. Peo- in communities. It also wants to estab- which will review the bill after it pass- million-dollar, K-12 review report.” ple can call the Offi ce of the Clerk at lish school community councils that es second reading. The association, which provides the Legislature (204-945-3636) to reg- will be made up of parents, who’ll be Campbell said “close to 200 people” leadership and advocacy to school di- ister. tasked with duties such as the over- seeing of hiring teachers and staff, assessing program effectiveness and recommending disciplinary action. Manitoba’s nutrient applicant ban lifted The government said the changes are necessary in order to improve Mani- Staff again. riodically check weather forecasts toba students’ scholastic achievement, Manitoba’s nutrient application All other requirements of the Nu- when applying nutrients prior to which is among the lowest in Canada ban was offi cially lifted by the prov- trient Management Regulation and April 11. Nutrients should not be ap- in some subjects. ince last week. the Livestock Manure and Mortali- plied in instances where the weather Altomare said the bill will remove Manitoba Agriculture and Re- ties Management Regulation remain outlook is unfavourable. Those con- local voices, allowing decisions to be source Development alongside in effect. Nutrients cannot be ap- ditions include a forecast of snow or Manitoba Conservation and Climate plied to sensitive lands along water- an appreciable amount of rainfall made the announcement last Tues- ways or to lands classifi ed as Nutri- that would result in run-off. day, paving the way for producers to ent Management Zone N4. More information on the nutrient begin applying fertilizer, including Producers are reminded to assess applications is available at www. livestock manure, to their land once current weather conditions and pe- manitoba.ca/nutrientdates. 2021 BUDGET HEARING DATE: April 28, 2021 > would stimulate economic develop- professed “motorhead” John Hykawy 7:00 PM PARK, FROM PG. 2 ment. said he’d like to see it upgraded. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant “At no point are we committed to “The park is a great asset and it has to the sub-section 162(2) of The Municipal RECYCLING getting rid of the park. If the right of- never been used to its full potential, in Act, the Council of the Rural Municipality of NOTICE fer comes along, we’ll seriously con- my opinion,” said Hykawy by phone. Fisher intends to present its fi nancial plan for sider getting rid of it,” said Petrowski. “I’d like to see it improved, including the fi scal year 2021 at a public hearing on “We can go through this whole pro- the campground and the stage area Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Riverdale Place workshop will not The purpose of the hearing is to allow any be picking up recycling on the cess and fi nd out it’s defi nitely better for concerts.” interested person to make a representation, below mentioned dates due to the keeping it. And if we hold on to it and The RM was unable to provide in- ask questions or register an objection to the small group of workers available. the next Diageo walks through the formation about the appraised value Financial Plan as provided. door and needs space, we’ve got it. So of the motorsports park but did share Copies of the proposed Financial Plan will Mon. Apr. 12, 2021 at Riverton Business places we need to weigh all the options care- the cost of hiring Landmark Planning. be available upon request, April 19, 2021 at Tues. Apr. 13 at Arborg Curbside pickup fully.” the RM of Fisher Municipal Offi ce, 30 Tache Wed. Apr. 14 at Arborg Business places The proposed construction of a can- “As per the Manitoba Municipal Street, Fisher Branch, MB during regular business hours. Questions and remarks Thurs. Apr. 15 at Riverton Curbside pickup nabis plant — on about 80 acres of Act, this matter is in its preliminary RM-owned land bordering the airport stage and discussion [about the mo- may also be directed by letter to the Chief Mon. Apr. 26 at Riverton Business places Administrative Offi cer or through e-mail at — had ultimately failed, but the RM torsports park’s value] in public could Tues. Apr. 27 at Arborg Curbside pickup fi [email protected] had retained ownership of the land prejudice our ability to carry out Wed. Apr. 28 at Arborg Business places The Public Hearing will be held virtually and throughout the process. The same negotiations,” said CAO Kelly Cos- Thurs. Apr. 29 at Riverton Curbside pickup available to interested parties to observe. principle would apply in this case, he grove by email. “The proposal from Please register with the municipal offi ce (204- The workshop will be closed on said. If nothing comes out of this pro- Landmark was for $7,500 for the work 372-6393) to receive a link or phone number Friday April 2 Good Friday and to the meeting platform no later than April 27, cess, the RM will keep the land as an outlined in their proposal. Any addi- 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Monday April 5 Easter Monday asset. tional work from Landmark outside Kelly Marykuca, CMMA Please rinse containers Some of the members of the local of what they defi ned in the proposal Chief Administrative Offi cer Thank you for Recycling Gimli Car Club are users of the motor- will be billable as per their rates.” Rural Municipality of Fisher sports park. Club president and self- The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 5 COVID-19 variant cases on the rise By Ashleigh Viveiros sequencing is a much more time-in- across the province, bringing the total “Despite the fi ndings that there was The number of COVID-19 variant tensive process and not always nec- of lab-confi rmed cases over the past no increased risk of blood clots over- cases in Manitoba continues to rise. essary for identifi cation. “That’s why year to 33,975. all related to AstraZeneca in Europe, Public health offi cials announced today we’re going to see a jump in the Interlake-Eastern began the week a rare but very serious side effect has 136 confi rmed cases of the more con- number of variant of concern cases, with 25 active cases and fi ve hospi- been seen primarily in young women tagious variants of the virus on Mon- because now we’ve included ones talizations (two in ICU). There have in Europe,” she said. “Out of an abun- day, the bulk (117) popping up in Win- that have just screened positive that been 2,417 recoveries and 37 deaths in dance of caution, Manitoba will be nipeg. would have been pending sequencing the region. recommending that these vaccines At press time, Manitoba’s total num- in the past.” Peguis/Fisher River is the only com- only be used in people who are 55 and ber of variant cases was at 259. The The B117 variant fi rst detected in the munity showing seven active cases on older at this time [specifi cally people number of active COVID-19 cases United Kingdom is rapidly becoming the provincial COVID website while 55-64 with a high risk of negative CO- overall, meanwhile, was 1,117. There a much more common strain here in all other communities are reporting VID-19 outcomes]. were a total of 149 COVID-19 hospi- Manitoba. zero active cases at press time. “This is a pause while we wait for talizations, 27 ICU patients. “One day last week up to a third of more information to better under- The total number of deaths in people our cases had screened positive for Pushing pause on the stand what we are seeing in Europe,” with COVID-19 was 934 at the start of B117, and this is showing us that the Astrazeneca vaccine Reimer said. “This is an important and the week. B117 strain, like many other jurisdic- The province Monday announced evidence-based change ... we have to This big jump in variant cases is tions in Canada, is becoming the pre- Manitobans age 64 years and up and respond to what we know when we due in part to the way the province is dominant strain,” Roussin said. “We First Nations people age 44 and over know it in this vaccine campaign, identifying them, explained Dr. Brent know these [variants] are here, we can are now eligible for the vaccine. which does sometimes mean adjust- Roussin, Manitoba’s chief public see in other jurisdictions they’re lead- Details about vaccine eligibility can ing our plans in real time.” health offi cer. ing to an increase in transmission, an be found online https://protectmb.ca. The latest research shows the like- “To date, we have only been report- increase in hospitalization at younger Appointments can be made there or lihood of these negative side effects ing sequence-positive VOCs [variants ages, and an increase in severity, so by calling 1-844-MAN-VACC. with the AstraZeneca vaccine is be- of concern], but because our manner this is why we need to ensure we are Vaccine task force medical lead Dr. tween one in 100,000 to one in a mil- of screening has become so precise, staying on guard against the trans- Joss Reimer also announced they are lion. Manitoba will now start to report on mission of the virus.” halting use of the AstraZeneca vac- “To date we have not seen any of all samples that screen positive as a Monday also saw the province an- cine in people under the age of 55 due these cases in Manitoba, nor in Can- variant of concern,” he said, noting nounce 53 new cases of COVID-19 to safety concerns. ada,” Reimer noted. Offi cials make only minor changes to public health orders By Ashleigh Viveiros whichever is lower. these numbers down. We all know their input we listen to it.” Manitoba’s leaders have opted to Finally, the province also relaxed what happened following Thanksgiv- Nearly 32,000 people responded to stay the course when it comes to the rules for drive-in events, allowing ing gatherings early in our second the call for feedback, most express- COVID-19 restrictions. people to leave their vehicles while wave and we have to continue to avoid ing discomfort at the idea of going Health and government offi cials still observing public health mea- that from happening again. down to code orange restrictions too made only minor changes to the pub- sures. “The variants of concern just add to quickly. lic health orders that expired last Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief that level of risk right now. We know “The announcement we made today week. provincial health offi cer, stressed the these variants spread much more is at least in part because of the input The new orders, which are in place necessity of this cautious approach to readily.” we got from Manitobans,” Pallister until April 15, keep Manitoba at the reopening. Premier Brian Pallister said these said. “I understand we’re not going critical/red level on the pandemic re- “We don’t have nearly the amount new orders follow the priorities iden- to make everyone happy ... but at the sponse system. of vaccination coverage that we need tifi ed by Manitobans who fi lled out a end of the day what we come up with All previous restrictions remain, but to change our public health measures, public survey asking them to weigh in as the plan is our plan. And so I en- the new orders do allow for gathering but we can be optimistic that more on a few proposed changes. courage Manitobans to stick with the limits at outdoor public spaces (not and more vaccine is on its way,” he “At every step of the way throughout plans that we’ve outlined, follow the private ones) to increase to 25 people said. “We just need to be cautious for this pandemic we have endeavoured health orders, because that’s how we from the previous 10. the near future. as a government to reach out directly make it work.” Weddings and funerals are also now “We’ll be able to look at further re- to Manitobans to get their input, feed- allowed 25 guests, up as well from 10. opening steps after spring break and back, and priorities on a variety of Retail stores are still limited to 50 Passover and Easter, as our data sup- measures designed to project Manito- per cent capacity, but in-store lim- ports,” Roussin said. “We all need to bans from this deadly virus,” he said. its are now expanded to 500 people, continue to work together to keep “And when we ask Manitobans for 3

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The Carman-Dufferin > EMAIL US Advertising Deadline: Monday 4:00 pm STANDARD Letters to the Editor: [email protected] prior to Thursday Publication The Classifi eds: classifi [email protected] View the Express Weekly News online at Selkirk ecord News: [email protected] Print: [email protected] www.expressweeklynews.ca The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 7 Burton’s Bunch to walk in Sandy Hook to raise awareness of workplace death and injury By Patricia Barrett A Sandy Hook resident is hosting a COVID-safe fundraising walk around her neighbourhood to increase awareness of workplace tragedies and to help fund programs offered by a national organization that supports families who’ve lost a loved one. Lynda Kolly is organizing the one- day walk to support Threads of Life, a registered charity that advocates for workplace safety and has an extensive network of volunteers and experts supporting people who have experi- enced a workplace fatality or a life- altering injury or who have acquired EXPRESS PHOTOS COURTESY OF LYNDA KOLLY a health complication attributable to The Burton’s Bunch Steps for Life team at Kildonan Park (pre-COVID). the workplace. The team raises money for Threads of Life, a national Canadian organi- Kolly said she has been a volun- zation that promotes workplace safety and supports people who have teer with Threads of Life for about 15 Burton Reimer, 17, was working years. She speaks to businesses about lost a loved one. as a fi sher’s helper on Lake Win- safety risks that can include a lack of nipeg in 1999 when the boat he “I’m not a professional guidance neighbours offered to host half the proper equipment, inadequate train- was in sank and he died. counsellor, but as a family guide I can group on her driveway just across the ing and operating while short staffed. support people. It’s a way to help them street should numbers exceed allow- She also acts as a support person for but not to see if the fi shers were work- heal. You get a lot of people attending able limits. people who’ve experienced the loss of ing safe,” she said. “I also lobbied the that are really broken because of their “All the money we raise for Threads a loved one. government to see if there could be an loss and they don’t understand how it of Life during our walk goes towards She joined the organization after she inquest into my son’s death, but it got could have happened,” said Kolly. the programs that support people lost her 17-year-old son, Burton Re- denied.” Kolly’s walking team is called “Bur- who’ve experienced a workplace trag- imer, in a workplace accident on Lake In 2018, 1,027 Canadians died of ton’s Bunch Steps for Life Winnipeg.” edy” she said. Winnipeg. The high school student work-related causes, according to Because the annual walk usually at- People can contact Kolly though the had been working as a fi sher’s helper the Association of Workers’ Compen- tracts over 300 people, Kolly said it’s Burton’s Bunch Steps for Life Win- in October 1999. sation Boards of Canada, and over held in Winnipeg’s Kildonan Park. But nipeg Facebook page, her personal “The boat they were in took on wa- 264,000 claims were accepted for lost COVID-19 cases and the uncertainty Facebook page or email her at lynda- ter and sank and Burton died,” said time due to a work-related injury or of provincial restrictions on gather- [email protected] to inquire about the walk Kolly by phone. “In 1999 there wasn’t disease. New statistics won’t be re- ing sizes have scotched that. Smaller or make a donation. a Threads of Life organization so I leased until sometime this year. groups of people, however, are in- The walk takes place Sunday, May 2 didn’t have anybody to help me navi- Across the country Threads of Life tending to hold walks to raise money at 2 p.m. gate through it.” holds forums that are led by facilita- for Threads. It coincides with the start of the Kolly said she started speaking out tors. The organization trains its vol- Kolly said she has about 15 locals North American Occupational Safety publicly about a lack of provincial en- unteers to speak to businesses about signed up so far for her Sandy Hook and Health week (May 2-8), which forcement of fi shing regulations. Con- safety and also trains “family guides” walk. The route is her street near the raises awareness among employers, servation offi cers weren’t checking who are partnered with someone golf course. People will be wearing employees, government and unions to see whether fi shers and their em- who has experienced a loss. That can masks and social distancing as they of preventing injuries and illness in ployees had life jackets or other safety be spouses, parents or “often over- walk and there will be coffee served the workplace. equipment on board their vessels. looked” siblings. on Kolly’s driveway. One of Kolly’s “They were checking fi shing quotas Fast access to one-time loans to protect families at risk of eviction Submitted by Manitoba government The Manitoba Rent Bank will pro- keep people housed.” The MNPHA represents over 100 The Manitoba government is provid- vide interest-free loans to tenants Rent banks are a leading jurisdic- non-profi t housing providers who ing $5.6 million to the Manitoba Non- who are behind in their rent or need tional best practice in stabilizing collectively own and manage more Profi t Housing Association (MNPHA) to move to housing that is more suit- housing for those in need and have than 24,000 affordable homes across to deliver a rent bank program that able. The program will be adminis- proven effective in helping to prevent 23 communities in Manitoba. The will support stable housing for low- tered through the MNPHA and will homelessness. COVID-19 has dispro- association is part of a larger com- income to moderate-income families, be delivered regionally through local portionally affected the vulnerable munity building the non-profi t and Families Minister Rochelle Squires rent banks. and this will be one more tool to sta- affordable housing sector across the announced Monday. “Through partnerships with orga- bilize households in Manitoba. province. The mission of the MNPHA “The COVID-19 pandemic has high- nizations like SEED Winnipeg, End The minister noted that rent banks is to build a thriving, sustainable, non- lighted a need to support renters ex- Homelessness Winnipeg and other provide fast-access crisis intervention profi t housing sector through support periencing an unexpected interrup- community resources, this initiative loans that help families pay rent or services, professional development tion of income that threatens their will provide the short-term fi nancial overdue utility bills and avoid evic- and education, advocacy and partner- tenancies,” said Squires. “This Mani- help along with the longer-term sup- tion. ship development. toba Rent Bank will address the im- ports people need to maintain their “This investment will help to pre- The province will pilot the Manitoba mediate need created by the pandem- housing,” said Christina Maes Nino, vent homelessness and minimize Rent Bank for a two-year period and ic, providing housing stability and executive director, MNPHA. “No strain on families and children who evaluate the program to determine its protection for families that are unable landlord wants to evict someone be- may otherwise have to relocate to new need for future support. to pay shelter costs due to unforeseen cause they are struggling fi nancially neighbourhoods or communities,” circumstances.” and this will be a critical resource to said Squires. 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 Grahamdale reaches out to MP Bezan re: channels Staff man MP James Bezan detailing its nels Project. with the project’s environmental as- The RM of Grahamdale council have concerns regarding the Lake Manito- Reeve Craig Howse authored a letter sessment and impacts. reached out to Selkirk-Interlake-East- ba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Chan- to Bezan stating the RM is frustrated “There is a misconception that the RM is supportive of the project. It’s important to the citizens of Manitoba as it has potential to improve fl ood protection,” said Howse. “The RM has, to date, observed these benefi ts will not extend to residents of the municipality, and more impor- tantly, are concerned the project will permanently and adversely impact the community,” he said. To better understand and address the environmental and socioeconomic concerns, Howse said the RM has en- gaged with Manitoba Infrastructure, and more recently, “senior provincial political leadership” have become di- rectly involved. Regretfully, though, he said the proj- ect design remains incomplete in the eyes of the RM, as the project prelimi- nary design has not been fi nalized. “Without a project design, the scope and magnitude of the environmental impacts cannot be properly identi- fi ed and considered, and the RM can- not meaningfully determine whether proposed mitigation measures are adequate,” said Howse. “The RM’s interactions with … the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has been largely positive. Their review of the project, and its defi ciencies, has provided some tangible benefi t to the assessment process. “We have articulated our concerns with the project, but recognize their jurisdictional authorities fall solely within federal and not provincial leg- islation,” he said. By reaching out to Bezan, Howse said his hope is to further discuss how to have the RM best represented with federal and provincial stakeholders. MP Bezan told the Express he re- ceived the letter and has appreciated the RM’s correspondence regard- ing the project. He said while he will It is illegal to sell non-pedigreed seed of these varieties for planting. continue to meet with the RM and attempt to address concerns related It is illegal to purchase unauthorized seed of a PBR 91 protected variety. to lack of consultation and environ- Stop those who illegally profit at the expense of your contribution mental risk, majority of the province is supportive of the project. to seed research and development. “In almost all infrastructure projects You can help prevent this illegal activity. of this size, we must recognize not ev- ery party is going to be 100 per cent satisfi ed. The majority of municipali- Contact Seeds Canada IP Division (CPTA) at ties, First Nations, farmers, ranchers, The rules [email protected] or cottage owners and Manitobans are have changed. supportive of the project and frustrat- Visit ed by the lack of progress under this 888-450-4116 Liberal government,” said Bezan. PBRfacts.ca “This project has been in the works since the previous Conservative gov- Brought to you by SeCan and its more than 600 independent seed companies. All emails and calls are confidential. ernment. It remains crucial to protect Manitobans from the catastrophic Continued on page 9 The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 9 Leo constellation heralds the arrival of spring Submitted by Ted Bronson which all of the planets pass in front Now that we have advanced to of from time to time. Daylight Savings Time we enjoy The bright star Regulus marks the more light in the evenings. Even so, heart of the Lion. It is a blue-white nightfall comes early enough to take star shining at a visual magnitude of in some stargazing before bedtime. 1.4 making it the 21st brightest star Once the sun sets and twilight fades in the night sky. Regulus is about to darkness the bright stars of the 80 light years distant and 3.5 times winter night sky are seen descend- bigger and 288 times brighter than ing in the west during the month of our sun. It is also a multiple star sys- April. This signals the winding down tem consisting of at least four stars. of winter and welcomes the incom- Under a dark and clear sky a set of ing signs of the spring season. 10x50 binoculars will reveal the faint The coming of the spring season companion to the northwest of Reg- heralds a new set of constellations ulus without too much diffi culty. that dominate the night sky. Once The second brightest star in the the sun has gone down and dark- constellation of Leo is Denebola at ness has descended upon us there is magnitude 2.14. It marks the tail of one constellation that stands out in the Lion. April. This constellation, a collection Another star of signifi cance in Leo EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED of stars called Leo (the Lion), is eas- is Algieba, magnitude 2.08, appear- Leo the Lion will be easily recognizable during the month of April. ily recognized. It can be found high ing in the mane of the Lion. This star above the southern horizon between is one of the fi nest double stars in the aran in Taurus. Aldebaran will be a as a “supermoon” this month as its orbit the constellations of Cancer (the night sky. The primary is orange-red bit brighter than Mars this month. carries it closest to the earth at this time. Crab) and Virgo (the Virgin) once while the companion is greenish- The waning crescent moon can be Look for the full moon this month as it ris- the stars appear in the night sky. I yellow. A small telescope is needed seen before sunrise just below the es in the east-southeast at 9:46 p.m. CDT fi nd that Leo is one of the few of the to reveal the companion star. planet Saturn on April 6. Next morn- on April 27. 88 constellations that actually looks Mars has been moving through ing before the sun comes up the Clear Skies like its namesake — a lion with its the stars of Taurus (the Bull) over moon has moved to a position just Ted Bronson is an avid local astronomer who mighty head facing west as it moves the past month or so. You will fi nd below the planet Jupiter. The waxing has been observing the sky since 1964. This col- across the sky all night long this time the Red Planet situated between the crescent moon can be found below umn “Guide to the Galaxy” appears monthly of year. Most of the other constella- horns of the Bull around the 12th of and to the right of Mars after sun- in the Tribune. tion patterns require more (some- April on its way toward Gemini the set April 16. The next night the moon times much more) imagination to Twins. It is interesting to compare will have moved to a point above picture their forms in the night sky. the orange colour of Mars to the red- and to the left of the Red Planet. The Leo is one of the 12 constellations in dish colour of the bright star Aldeb- full moon (Pink Moon) is classed > CHANNELS, FROM PG. 8 damages and exorbitant costs for future fl oods. Licensed outfi tters able to stay afl oat with fi nancial assistance “This Liberal government has been By Patricia Barrett “Nobody is going to book for 14 days, quarantine pushing around the Province of Mani- Provincial government funding that will be awarded to and then go and do what [they came here to do],” toba for the last fi ve years and every licensed outfi tters under a grant program will help keep said Seales. “This has defi nitely hit our fl y-in outfi t- time the province gets the paperwork fi - them afl oat while they wait for borders to re-open. ters very hard just due to the requirements for fl ying nalized the federal Liberal government The province announced a few weeks ago that it’s pro- such as how many people you can have in a plane and moves the goalpost again,” he said. viding $8 million in grant funding under a Hospitality Re- other restrictions.” Bezan added that the longer the fed- lief Sector Program to help hotels and full-time licensed If outfi tters were to open, they’d lose money, he eral government “drags its heels” on the outfi tters with business expenses. added. There just weren’t enough domestic tourists to project, the risk of future damages in- COVID-19 and public health restrictions closed borders support the industry. creases, and that Manitobans “deserve and kept many American tourists away from Manitoba The Express reached out to a number of Interlake better.” where they can hunt animals such as deer, elk, moose and outfi tters for comment. bears and partake in angling or duck shooting. “This funding from the government defi nitely will be a shot in the arm for some of them,” said Manitoba Lodges & Outfi tters Association president DJ Seales last week. “It will not do everything, but it will keep them afl oat until the border opens and people can come back.” The MLOA and the Manitoba Hotel Association are ad- ministering the government’s hospitality relief program. Seales said border closures — the U.S.-Canada border and the Manitoba-Ontario border — along with public 21034gm0 health restrictions badly affected the revenues of outfi t- ters. They suffered losses between 75 and 90 per cent. Some of the outfi tters were able to attract domestic tour- ists from Manitoba or other parts of Canada, he said. But those from the east were either subjected to inter-provin- cial border closures or would have had to embark on a 14-day quarantine period before they could go on to their Manitoba outfi tter destination. 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 Gimli Glider Exhibit acquires new parts and new partners By Patricia Barrett In addition to its latest acquisitions, The Gimli Glider Exhibit has ac- Gluck said the exhibit has joined quired some new parts from the fa- forces with aviation museums in Win- mous airliner that glided into Gimli nipeg and Brandon and Travel Mani- 38 years ago, as well as some new toba to promote the aviation tourism partners to help promote the aviation industry. tourism industry in Manitoba. “We’ve got three amazing aviation Exhibit president Barb Gluck said museums here in Manitoba — the this will likely be the last time they’ll Gimli Glider Exhibit, the Royal Avia- be able to buy parts of the plane, tion Museum in Winnipeg and the which was relegated to an American Commonwealth Air Training Plan scrapyard after retirement. Museum in Brandon,” said Gluck. “The Gimli Glider has acquired the “The three of us are going to work fi rst observer’s seat from the cockpit together as a team to create a brand- of the aircraft and some other items ing program and make this province from the plane that will be the last Canada’s aviation destination.” we’ll get,” said Gluck by phone last Terry Slobodian from the Royal Avi- week. EXPRESS FILE PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT ation Museum of Western Canada Rick Dion, an Air Canada mechanic, Cpt. Bob Pearson, who safely landed a powerless airliner in Gimli in talked about the initiative last week was sitting in the observer’s seat as a 1983, presents Nathan Nichols with a Gimli Glider T-shirt as exhibit pres- during a media interview, she said. guest on the 1983 fl ight and surmised ident Barb Gluck looks on. The-six-year-old aviation fan came from San It’s important to link aviation tourism that the airliner had run out of fuel Antonio, Texas, in 2019 to meet Pearson at a gala evening in Gimli. across the province as tourists might when alarms went off in the cockpit, not be aware of the two other muse- said Gluck. used his prior experience as a glider plane, including windows and the ums and “aviation fans are not just The Air Canada Boeing 767 passen- pilot to land the powerless aircraft, yoke, an interactive fl ight simulator, interested in one aviation subject” but ger jet ran out of fuel during a fl ight saving everyone on board. After the fi rsthand witness accounts and Cpt. the entire spectrum. from Montreal to Edmonton and incident, the jet continued fl ying but Pearson’s personal memorabilia. The exhibit in Gimli has caught the made an emergency landing on a for- at the end of its serviceable life ended The exhibit closed in October 2020 eye of aircraft buffs across the globe mer Royal Canadian Air Force runway up in a scrapyard with its parts being because of the surge in COVID-19 and has brought Cpt. Pearson to Gim- in Gimli that had been converted into sold to interested buyers. cases but hopes to re-open this sum- The exhibit includes parts of the mer pending public health orders. a car racing strip. Cpt. Bob Pearson Continued on page 11

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Woodlands Fire Chief Dean Camp- bell said the fi re started after an RM of Portage la Prairie resident was burn- ing some grass in their yard near the St. Ambroise Marsh, but the fi re got away. Campbell said what started as a small grass fi re quickly grew out of control. “It was a pretty big area, but other than an old building that had already burned by the time the Portage de- partment got there, there was no oth- EXPRESS PHOTOS BY RM OF WOODLANDS er structures damaged,” said Camp- The RM of Woodlands Fire Department worked with the RM of Portage to contain a fi re that spread over an bell, commending the departments area of about 900 acres. for their swift and decisive action. Originally, the RM of Woodlands Typically, Campbell said fi re depart- too early to tell if this year will be a “The fi re did get in close to people’s Fire Department was called to aid the ments within the same mutual aid dry one, and therefore more suscep- homes and things like that, but the Portage la Prairie Fire Department district will help one another out as tible to fi re. departments were able to save all with its situation, but soon Wood- required. “We can’t predict the weather,” said that. We were able to hold the fi re at lands had a situation of its own. The While Portage and Woodlands are Campbell. (Provincial Road) 411,” he said, noting fi re department had to fi ght the fi re not in the same mutual aid district, he “Typically, when we have winters the road has been used as a fi re break along PR 411, as Campbell said fi re said it isn’t uncommon for the two de- with very little snow, we’ll get quite in the past as well. has no issue jumping the road if the partments to work together given they a bit of rain. But we haven’t seen that Once the wind caught the fi re, wind is gusting. geographically border one another. yet. Hopefully we get a couple rain- Campbell said the fi re pushed to the “But the guys did a terrifi c job,” said After the incident last week, Camp- storms, and we’ll be fi ne.” southeast toward the RM of Wood- Campbell. “It was about eight hours bell said the RM of Woodlands has lands. the guys spent fi ghting the fi re.” put a burn ban in place. He said it’s

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> GLIDER, FROM PG. 10 wasn’t able to share details such as what the marketing plan entails, how   IN ARBORG li on speaking tours. much money it’s putting into it or “The Gimli Glider Exhibit has at- when the offi cial launch date will be. ATHLETIC THERAPY tracted people from around the “This concept has only briefl y been world. I got an email from Hawaii re- • Sports injury care • Post surgical rehabilitation discussed and is in extremely pre- • Sport specifi c training • Athletic taping • WCB and MPI care cently. It’s a worldwide famous event,” liminary stages at this point. We have said Gluck. “So with us bringing them none of these details as nothing has • Group or individual conditioning in from around the world, we can been decided,” said Travel Manitoba’s help promote the other two by ask- senior content marketing manager   IN GIMLI AND ARBORG ing people, ‘Are you going to the one Nisha Tuli. in Winnipeg and are you going to the She said Travel Manitoba would CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES one in Brandon?’ Often people hadn’t likely be able to share details in late planned their trip around the other April or early May. • Manual adjustments • Active release techniques two museums.” For more information about the • Spinal and postural screenings • Lifestyle advice Travel Manitoba, a publicly and pri- Gimli Glider Exhibit, visit gimliglider. • Corrective exercises • Kineseotaping vately funded marketing organiza- org or call 204-642-5577 or email gim- Gimli 204-642-5353 tion, said it’s still in the early stages [email protected] inmotionnetwork.ca of the aviation museum initiative and Arborg 204-376-2406 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 Canada’s strategy to delay second doses of COVID-19 vaccine questioned By Patricia Barrett er-BioNTech and Moderna, are based The National Advisory Commit- on intervals of three or four weeks be- tee on Immunization (NACI), which tween the fi rst and second doses. provides advice to Canada’s Public A number of researchers have said Health Agency of Canada, has rec- delaying the second dose of the CO- ommended delaying second doses VID vaccine beyond manufacturers’ of COVID-19 vaccines by up to four recommendations may not be an ef- months contrary to vaccine manufac- fective strategy despite the vaccine turers’ data and guidelines. shortage as older people and those The advice comes after interrup- with compromised immune systems tions in vaccine supply around the could be most negatively affected. world and is based on general vac- Canada’s chief science advisor cine knowledge about interruptions Mona Nemer, a molecular genet- in dosing. ics specialist, said tinkering with the dosing timeline of COVID vaccines — when there is no evidence to sup- port a lengthy delay — may not be the U.S. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH best way to go. Both Pfi zer-BioNTech The COVID-19 virus. More infectious variants of the virus are circulating and Moderna’s vaccine effi cacies are based on an interval of three or four FARM & SMALL BUSINESS in Manitoba. weeks, not several months. BOOKKEEPING “Morbidity and mortality from COV- ing doses of a vaccine series results in “The studies so far and the vast ID-19 is ongoing. Extending the inter- a better, more durable response.” majority of data that we have on the val to the second dose of a COVID-19 NACI adds that no data on a “maxi- Moderna and the Pfi zer vaccine are vaccine maximizes vaccine supply mum interval between doses or on from studies where they were given to immunize the largest number of medium- or long-term effi cacy of CO- three to four weeks apart, not three to people as quickly as possible,” states VID-19 vaccines” are currently avail- four months apart, “ said Nemer dur- the NACI in its March 16 recommen- able. But the real-world effectiveness ing an interview with CBC. “So I think Now Serving the Interlake! dations on the use of COVID-19 vac- of the vaccines suggests “sustained it’s really important we stick with the On-site and Virtual Appointments cines. “Principles of immunology in- high levels of protection.” data and the great science that gave dicate that a minimum interval of four 204-594-4214 [email protected] Data of effi cacy provided by COVID months between priming and boost- vaccine manufacturers, such as Pfi z- Continued on page 14

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The AGM is one of the key ways members can participate in the democracy of Red River Co-op. We encourage all members to attend & participate. The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 13 Health Foundation donates $17,500 to programs and services Staff fortable bed for family members who Interlake-Eastern Regional Health are staying during long periods of Authority (IERHA) staff contributed time with their loved ones.” $17,500 to nine organizations that Susan added, “I enjoy being a mem- benefi t patients and residents from ber of The Five Dollar Club because across the region. The Five Dollar the donations go towards equipment Club is the RHA’s staff-led, corporate or items within the RHA or organi- giving program where staff voluntari- zations that are chosen by the mem- ly contribute $5 to Interlake Eastern bers.” Health Foundation through payroll deductions and then collectively de- Community Living Interlake cide where to donate the money. Nine receives $2,000 for a new bed mat Nova House staff. programs benefi tted from the gener- nation. We have been working on an osity of staff, and below is a snapshot Left to right, Morgan Chaye amazing transformation of our back- of each donation. (Family Birthing Unit assistant), yard, that will continue in the spring. Jamie Brown (FBU CRN) and Dr. This money will help us with some Child Nutrition Council of fi nishing touches including enhanc- Manitoba receives $4,000 Margaret Speer (obstetrical lead). ing our garden area. The families stay- ing in the shelter will be able to create referral site for all low-risk prenatal some great fl ower and vegetable gar- women in the Interlake-Eastern re- dens that they will be able to nurture gion, averaging 350 to 400 births per over the summer.” year. Jamie Brown, CRN in the family Selkirk Food Bank receives $2,000 birthing, says the staff are very grate- ful for this donation from the club. “This new breast pump will enable us to further promote breastfeeding Community Living Interlake’s Sara initiatives and assist new moms to Precourt, Tracy Fidler, Ryan Doyle provide nourishment to their new- and Janice Kowerko and seated born by enhancing milk production. Eden Zdebiak holding the cheque. We are so grateful for this gift to the family birthing unit!”

Selkirk Regional Health Centre pal- Community Living Interlake sup- liative care program receives $1,000 ports Individuals who live with intel- Janelle Wotton for a new sleep chair lectual disabilities. They work with community dietitian & strategic the community to ensure people live Selkirk Food Bank’s Jack Bird, Rob meaningful lives in a fully integrated initiatives manager Robinson, Darlene Zuke, Rose La- community. vallee and Catherine Moore. Jimm Simon from Community Liv- Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba ing Interlake says the donation will be is a charitable organization dedicated used to purchase a new bed mat for The Selkirk Food bank supports to helping school children learn, grow their shower. community members by nourishing and succeed by supporting breakfast, “We have a level entry shower with individuals and families experiencing snack and lunch programs. They’re a shower bed and a Hoyer lift in our food insecurity. Food banks and other unique because they’re based in facility that we use for some of our in- charities are being faced with unprec- Manitoba and all of the funds raised dividuals and that we also make avail- edented need due to the pandemic. stay here, reaching children in regions able to public health for occasional An anonymous Five Dollar Club across the province. use of individuals they care for. Your member says that the club’s contri- “These programs help address an donation will be a very much appre- butions have a positive effect on our immediate need for nutrition support ciated upgrade to the well-worn bed communities. in our schools and communities, as mat we currently use. “ Krug Sleep Chair. “The contributions made by mem- well as work towards a brighter future bers of the Five Dollar Club help sup- for Manitoba students by ensuring all Nova House receives $1,000 for These funds will be used in conjunc- port programs that benefi t the health students have an equal opportunity to programming tion with other donations to purchase and wellness of Interlake-Eastern learn in the classroom and at home,” Nova House is an emergency and a comfortable chair that converts to a residents and have a positive effect on Wendy Bloomfi eld, chair of Child Nu- transitional shelter for women and bed for family or caregivers that stay our communities.” trition Council of Manitoba. overnight with an end of life patient. children experiencing domestic or family violence. They offer 24-hour, Susan Gunderson, the club member Manitoba Possible receives $1,500 Selkirk Regional Health Centre seven-days-a-week accommodations recommended the sleep chair after Manitoba Possible believes an in- (family birthing unit) receives $2,651 to help support and empower women. having a friend spend time in the pal- clusive and accessible society is pos- for a new breast pump Executive director of Nova House liative care unit. sible. That’s why they work together Currently the family birthing unit Viktoria Westgate says they are grate- “In June of 2020 a friend of mine to eliminate barriers to full and equal only has one breast pump. When ful to receive another donation from spent nights sleeping in the palliative participation. Manitoba Possible pro- there are multiple mothers in care, the club. care room with her husband. When vides programs and services through- another pump would be well utilized. “We are so grateful to The Five Dol- he passed, she said it would be nice out the province. The family birthing unit at Selkirk Re- if the palliative care room had a com- lar Club for thinking of us again this gional Health Centre is the obstetrical year and providing us this great do- Continued on page 14 14 The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 > HEALTH FOUNDATION, FROM PG. 13 > DELAY, FROM PG. 12 largest expense right now. “Thank you so much for your gener- us these fantastic vaccines and not da have died from COVID. Manito- ous donation! Your contribution has tinker with it.” ba’s death toll stands at 933. World- helped us purchase packaging to send Medical research from the U.K., wide almost 2.8 million people have out our 70 plus meals a day to people which has yet to be evaluated and died (data: Johns Hopkins Univer- who require extra help from our pro- certifi ed, suggests a four-month sity, March 27). gram. Our numbers have grown from interval between fi rst and second More contagious variants of the vi- 13 people the fi rst day, on April 21, doses of a COVID vaccine may not rus — 109 confi rmed cases of the U.K. 2020, to between 70-80 per day, four provide enough protection for older variant (B117) and 14 of the South days a week, and packaging is our people and those with compromised Africa variant (B1351) — have been Manitoba Possible’s CEO Dana Er- largest expense.” immune systems. identifi ed in Manitoba as of last Sat- ickson, left, and Lindsey Cooke, The clinical trial titled, “Interim re- urday. COVID continues to spread provincial services director. Sunnywood Manor residents sults of the safety and immune-effi - across the province with warnings receive $700 for new laptop cacy of 1 versus 2 doses of COVID-19 of exposures on buses and airlines, Manitoba Possible co-ordinator Di- The facility’s current laptop is 10 vaccine BNT162b2 [Pfi zer-BioNTech] including at least three fl ights this ana Simpson would like to sincerely years old and residents have a hard for cancer patients in the context of month between Winnipeg and To- thank members of The Five Dollar time seeing and hearing their loved the UK vaccine priority guidelines,” ronto and Montreal. The Manitoba Club for this donation. ones during visits. which is posted on the medRxiv pre- government loosened restrictions “Manitoba Possible wants to sincere- Brenda Rose-Wiebe, RN, BN and print server, studied 151 cancer pa- on gathering sizes and retail store ly thank the club for their generous clinical team manager at Sunnywood tients, the majority of whom were capacity last month despite the rise donation. Donations allow Manitoba Manor, says the laptop will be well elderly. of variants. Possible to continue our work towards used and is greatly appreciated. The authors found that the “im- Seven vaccines are being adminis- making Interlake communities more “Receiving a new laptop for resident mune effi cacy of a single inoculum tered in countries around the world, inclusive and accessible for all.” use is fantastic. It enables individual in … cancer patients was strikingly as of mid-February, and more than and group use for all residents, allow- low (below 40 per cent) and very low 200 vaccine candidates are in de- Beausejour Community Kitchen ing them to stay updated and in touch in haematological cancer patients velopment, according to the World receives $2,500 with current events, music and vid- (below 15 per cent).” Health Organization. Beausejour Community Kitchen eos, as well as being able to provide Effi cacy was improved to 95 per On its COVID information website, provides meals for those experienc- a larger screen for virtual visits with cent in cancer patients who received the WHO said the vaccines will be a ing food insecurity in the Beausejour/ family.” a second dose of the COVID vaccine “gamechanger” but for the foresee- Brokenhead area. Thank you to all members of The at 21 days. able future “we must continue wear- Brenda Mousseau of the Beausejour Five Dollar Club for helping to im- Delayed boosting, the research ing masks, physical distancing and Community Kitchen is so grateful for prove care for people and communi- team concluded, can potentially avoiding crowds.” the donation and tells us that packag- ties across our region. leave most cancer patients “wholly Those who have received a CO- ing food for the community is their or partially unprotected, with im- VID inoculation shouldn’t presume plications for their own health, their they’re protected. environment and the evolution of “Being vaccinated does not mean VOC [variants of concern] strains.” that we can throw caution to the Because the study has yet to be wind and put ourselves and others evaluated by the medical peer-re- at risk, particularly because it is still view system, the fi ndings cannot be not clear the degree to which the relied on to guide health-care prac- vaccines can protect not only against ! tices. disease, but also against infection Almost 23,000 people across Cana- and transmission,” states the WHO.

The Noventis Credit Union What’s story? Annual General Meeting is coming up on We want to hear from you. TUESDAY, APRIL 27th, 7pm The Express Weekly News connects people through stories to build stronger communities. Do you know someone who has a unique hobby? Will be recognized by a local organization for volunteer service? A teacher that goes above and beyond? A hometown This year's meeting will be held virtually, hero? A sports star? A business celebrating a milestone or and you must register to attend. expansion? A senior celebrating their 100th birthday? A young entrepreneur starting out? Registration opens Monday, April 12th. For more details, visit . Please share your story ideas at [email protected] or Phone 204-467-5836 The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 15 The route to rediscover history By Jennifer McFee down to St. Louis, which was the most An adventurous couple is preparing accessible big city to Winnipeg. There to hit the old dusty trail for an epic were also people travelling up and journey that could spring right out of down by steamboat with bigger pur- the pages of a history book. chases.” Terry Doerksen and his wife Patty After that, they plan to travel by ca- plan to embark on a four-part adven- noe from St. Louis into the heart of ture in May 2022 to relive a slice of Kansas. history. “That’s retracing some voyages of For the fi rst stretch of the journey, French Canadian explorers,” Doerk- the couple aims to travel by ox cart sen said. from Winnipeg to St. Paul, Minn. The last jaunt of the trip will recreate “It’s retracing the Red River trails, some family history through a road which were the main trade link that trip back to Winnipeg in an antique was responsible for the build-up of automobile. both those cities,” Doerksen said. “My dad was born in Kansas and he “That trade route was travelled usu- immigrated to Manitoba as an eight- ally by Métis carters who would haul year-old boy. The car that he came in furs going that way and then they was a 1929 Plymouth — and that car would bring up other supplies to the is actually still in existence and is still Red River community. So we’re re- in working condition,” Doerksen said. tracing that route as closely as we can.” “We were hoping to drive that car EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER To prepare for their journey, their back to Manitoba, so it will be a big Terry Doerksen and his wife Patty are preparing for a four-part historic shorthorn ox is currently in training loop.” near Stonewall on a farm owned by With much to plan, the couple is still journey where they will be travelling by ox cart from Winnipeg to St. Dennis Scott. working out some of the logistics for Paul to retrace the Red River trail travelled by Métis carters. “Our ox is named Zik. That’s short their adventure. For starters, they’re for Bizhiki, which is Anishinaabe for hoping to fi nd someone who will pick would have someone trailer it down 20,000 miles around North and South ox or buffalo,” Doerksen said. up Zik in St. Paul and bring the ox for us and meet us in Kansas.” America. Our family lived in Mongo- “I’m not training Zik. I’m just do- back to the farm near Stonewall. Although Doerksen and his wife lia for 12 years, which involved a lot ing what Dennis tells me. There is no In addition, details still need to be Patty have never attempted to recre- of bouncing over dirt roads by any way I could do this trip without him, sorted out for the fi nal road trip in the ate history to this extent, they’re cer- means possible.” and he is the expert on all things to do 1929 Plymouth. tainly no strangers to travelling off the As for the motivation for their up- with training draught animals.” The fi nal voyage would also depend beaten path. coming journey in 2022, the impetus For the second leg of their journey, on agreement to the excursion by the “We have driven most of the Daw- stems from a lifelong interest in his- they plan to take a paddleboat down current owner of the car — and on his son Road by car and taken a boat to tory. the Mississippi River. mechanic’s judgment on whether the where it starts on Lake of the Woods. “Whenever I read history, my fi rst “The Mississippi is navigable up to car could survive the drive. We may actually do part of that road reaction is always that I’d love to be St. Paul, and that’s why St. Paul was “It is the actual car my dad came in, by ox cart this summer as a dress re- able to travel where they travelled built where it was as well,” Doerksen and it’s currently stored near Stein- hearsal,” he said. or eat what they ate or see what they explained. bach on the farm where Dad’s family “I’ve done a lot of plain old travel- saw,” Doerksen said. “We’re taking a paddlewheeler immigrated to,” Doerksen said. “We ling in my life. I’ve hitchhiked over “I love reliving history.”

with Dennis in the porch and noticed a set of paint- ed cowbells on the shelf. Stonewall on the Scott replied, “Oh, those came from a craft sale at the Baptist church in Stonewall.” “No kidding,” I said. “My nephew, Rusty, is the Red River Trail pastor at that church!” Submitted by Terry Doerksen Which reminded me that I needed to talk to Eri- Have you ever assumed, like I did, that the town of ca, Rusty’s wife, about exactly where she grew up. Stonewall was named after the limestone walls of I knew she came from Minnesota and I was curi- its quarry? I mean, it couldn’t have been named af- ous if her parents’ farm was anywhere near the Red ter Stonewall Jackson, the U.S. Confederate leader. River Trail. Erica got me in touch with her mom, Actually it was — indirectly. The founder of the Janelle, who gave me directions to their farm over town, Samuel Jackson, got the nickname of Stone- the phone as I followed in my road atlas. wall because he shared a last name with the famous “Six miles straight east of Kennedy on the 7, and guy. In 1873, our “Stonewall” left Benson, near pres- then go north on a small road for two and a half SUBMITTED PHOTO ent Minneapolis and walked for 645 kilometres to miles.” The green line shows the proposed route for the Red River Settlement. He bought up the land I put a dot on the map, right beside the trail!! I sent the Doerksens’ trip. and planned out a town northwest of the settlement Janelle the following picture of my map, just to con- and humbly named it after himself. fi rm that I got the location right. I explained that the Janelle remembered how her grandma had taken I’m guessing that Stonewall, on his epic hike, fol- pencil line was my best attempt at the route of the her on a walk as a small girl and had showed her lowed the same trail Patty, Zik and I will be re-trac- original trail, with numbers indicating miles from where the “Indians used to cross” — right where I ing soon. Zik, our shorthorn ox was born just out- Winnipeg. The green line was our proposed route. had drawn the trail with my pencil! Right where side the Town of Stonewall on the farm of Dennis Janelle called back and said, “That’s the farm, al- Stonewall Jackson would have passed by on his way Scott, the ox-whisperer. One day, after Zik and I had right.” Janelle’s great-grandfather had homestead- to found the town in which a daughter of that farm fi nished a session of Ox Carting 101, I was chatting ed in a dugout cabin here in the winter of 1882. would eventually make her own home. 16 The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Comeau to compete in CFL National Combine By Brian Bowman others. Ever since he started playing The 2020 U Sports football sea- football, Carter Comeau’s dream son was wiped out due to CO- has been to secure a job in the VID-19. Calgary won the Vanier Canadian Football League. Cup in 2019. That dream is getting closer to “Obviously, that sucked,” Co- reality as Comeau was recently meau said bluntly. “You lose a invited to participate in the vir- year and you lose a year of life, el- tual 2021 CFL National Combine. igibility, everything. At the end of “It’ll be a good time,” said Co- the day, it’s over and not the end meau last Saturday afternoon. of the world. It sucks not playing “I’m not sure where it will take but it is what it is.” place yet but it will be on a turf Despite not playing any games, (fi eld) somewhere.” the Dinos still maintained their Comeau, a talented University practice and workout schedule of Calgary Dinos’ offensive line- while following provincial guide- Carter Comeau man, has to get everything put lines. on video and sent to the CFL by Comeau still has one more year thing that I can explore later on.” April 10. of university eligibility remain- The CFL is always looking out Comeau, a Riverton product, is ing. But his goal is to get select- for talented Canadian offensive one of only four players with ties ed in this year’s CFL Draft or, at linemen. to Manitoba to be invited to the least, get an opportunity to par- “Luckily for us, (offensive line- national combine. University of ticipate in a team’s training camp. men) are high in demand,” he Manitoba Bisons’ running back “There’s a chance that I go back said. “Most teams take one or two EXPRESS PHOTO UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY Michael Ritchott, his teammate to school or there’s a chance that in the draft. It’s defi nitely an area Riverton’s Carter Comeau (67), an offensive Arjay Shelley, a defensive back (a CFL team) will keep you,” Co- of interest for teams, for sure.” lineman with the University of Calgary Dinos, from Mission, B.C., and defensive meau said. “My goal is to stay in The 2021 CFL Draft will take has been invited to participate in the 2021 CFL back Shae Weekes, a Winnipeg- the CFL and not come back (to place this spring in Toronto. Combine. ger with Bemidji State, are the Calgary) but that’s also some- deLaroque selected to participate in CFL Regional Combine By Brian Bowman a Riverton product, University of Manitoba Bisons’ run- Austin deLaroque was recently invited to participate in ning back Michael Ritchott of Winnipeg, his teammate the virtual 2021 CFL Regional Combine. Arjay Shelley, a defensive back from Mission, B.C., and Not a lot of players in Canada get that prestigious invite. defensive back Shae Weekes, a Winnipegger with Bemidji “I was pretty excited to fi nd out that I was invited,” said State, are the only four players with ties to Manitoba to be deLaroque Sunday afternoon. deLaroque, a talented line- invited to the national combine. backer with the Mayville State Comets in North Dakota, Mayville posted a 1-5 record this past season but has two has to get everything put on video and sent to the CFL by more games slated for this month. The schedule was split April 10. up due to COVID. University of Calgary offensive lineman Carter Comeau, It was a frustrating year record-wise and the defence gave up a lot of points with a new coaching staff and a team in Interlake Minor Hockey Association rebuild mode. Still, deLaroque was very grateful to be able is currently accepting applications for the following to play football in the U.S. while sports were shut down in Canada. REGIONAL COACHING “We were pretty lucky, actually, to be able to play,” said AND MANAGER POSITIONS the Warren product. “With the border being closed, I couldn’t have family and friends come to games but I was for the 2021-2022 season: one of the few in this year’s combine that was able to get some fi lm and actually be on the fi eld.” • AA U15 Male • AAA U18 Male deLaroque still has one more year of university eligibility remaining and will be playing with his younger brother • AAA U15 Male • AAA U15 Female EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED Brady next fall if he doesn’t latch on with a CFL club. • AAA U17 Male • AAA U18 Female “It’s an exciting opportunity,” said Austin. “Being so many Warren’s Austin deLaroque, who years apart, we didn’t get an opportunity to play together plays football for the Mayville Email all applications to [email protected] State University Comets in Excellent compensation packages based on in high school. But it would be cool to step on the fi eld with him for a year. He’s been one of my biggest fans since I’ve North Dakota, has been invited experience and qualifi cation. Manager position been here. ” to participate in the 2021 CFL available for all teams. Closing date April 23, 2021 The 2021 CFL Draft will take place this spring in Toronto. Regional Combine. The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 17 Einarson, Gushue win Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship By Brian Bowman For the second time in less than a month, the Gimli Curling Club’s Kerri Einarson has won a national title in the Calgary bubble. Einarson combined with St. John’s Curling Club’s Brad Gushue to defeat the Winnipeg Beach Curling Club’s duo of Kadriana Sahaidak and Colton Lott 9-6 in the gold-medal game of the 2021 Home Hardware Canadian Mixed Doubles Championship last Thursday evening. It was the fi rst time ever that two full- time skips in four-player competition have ever combined to win the Cana- dian mixed doubles championship. It was also the fi rst time that Einarson and Gushue had curled together. “Wow, it’s crazy,” said Einarson on PHOTO BY CURLING CANADA/ the Curl Canada website after the JEFF MCINTOSH game. “I never thought I would win a Skip Kerri Einarson, right, and mixed doubles title in the same year third Brad Gushue celebrate after (as a Scotties), and it feels absolutely EXPRESS PHOTOS BY CURLING CANADA/MICHAEL BURNS defeating Team Sahaidak/Lott in amazing.” Kerri Einarson, left, and Brad Gushue defeated Kadriana Sahaidak and Lott/Sahaidak had the hammer in the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curl- Colton Lott 9-6 in the gold-medal game last Thursday to win the Cana- the opening end but gave up a steal of ing Championship fi nal in Calgary. dian mixed doubles title. one after a missed shot. “At this level you can’t afford to come out fl at,” said Lott. “If you come out fl at, you’re not going to win. You have to be on your toes, every game. “But the teams that we had to beat to even get to this point? It’s huge. It shows that we can compete and we’re there with the best of them.” Einarson/Gushue scored a pair in the third end to take a 3-1 lead be- fore they exploded for a huge steal of four in the fourth. The pair increased that lead to 9-2 before Sahaidak/Lott scored four in the seventh and fi nal end. Einarson and Gushue advanced to the fi nal after a slim 7-6 victory Kadriana Sahaidak and Colton Lott (scoring one with the hammer in the won silver medals. eighth end) over Alberta’ John Mor- son, joining Jocelyn Peterman (2016) ris and Danielle Schmiemann in the and Joanne Courtney (2017). semifi nal earlier in the day. For Sahaidak and Lott, it will be the With the gold-medal win, Einarson third straight time they have won a and Gushue took home a whopping medal at the Canadian mixed cham- $50,000 and will have the opportunity pionship. The talented pairing won to represent Canada at the 2021 World a silver in 2018 at Leduc, Alta., and a Mixed Doubles Championship to be bronze in 2019 in Fredericton, N.B. held May 17-23 in Aberdeen, Scot- The 2020 championship was can- land. celled due to the COVID-19. The top seven countries at the worlds Sahaidak and Lott didn’t come home will secure spots for the 2022 Winter empty handed, hauling in $30,000 for Olympics mixed doubles competition fi nishing second. They also clinched in Beijing, China. a berth in the 2021 Olympic Mixed Einarson, meanwhile, will be back in Doubles Curling Trials. the Calgary bubble once again when “We had a great week, earning that she skips her Scotties Tournament of Olympic Trials spot was huge, and Hearts Canadian championship team we’re just going to come out of this at the LGT World Women’s Champi- even stronger, and hopefully next onship, presented by BKT Tires, April year we’ll come back again,” said Sa- 30 to May 9. haidak. “We’re looking forward to the Einarson is the third player to win a Trials and hopefully we can come out Canadian four-player and mixed dou- with a win there.” bles championship in the same sea- EXPRESS PHOTOS BY CURLING CANADA/MICHAEL BURNS 18 The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 classificlassifi edseds Bulls For Sale Classifi eds Registered Black Angus Trucks, Trailers, SCRAP METAL APARTMENT FOR RENT • Enrolled in Canadian Angus Truckbeds & Tires BUYING SCRAP Performance Program (CAPP) GRAVEL HAULING METAL, CARS, TRAC- Tollak Place has 1 & ࠮ -\SS9LWHPY :HML[PLZ • Full Herd Health Program ࠮ =LOPJSL7HY[Z;PYLZ  TORS, COMBINES, 2 bedroom suites, • Vaccines for IBR, BVD, etc >OLLSZ TENDERS FARM SCRAP, ANY located at 40 Eve- • A.I. 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Tender will be awarded at the council meeting of April 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The lowest or information. See www. Projected dates of application are from May Total acres 160 any tender may not necessarily be accepted. mcna.com under the 1st to November 15th, 2021 This parcel must be a separate bid. Not to be “Types of Advertis- included with land package if placing bid on 1. Weed control in turf grass areas Mail: R.M. of St. Laurent, Box 220, St. Laurent, MB R0C 2S0 ing” tab or Email classi package. Special note it does adjoin one of the within the property. Herbicides used Drop-off: 16 St. Laurent Veterans Memorial Road fi [email protected] for parcels listed in the land package. (inside the Rec Centre) more details. may include: - glyphosate, dicamba, 2,4-D, mecoprop, acetic acid, iron, Farm land for rent by tender: Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. SE 18-25-02W HEALTH carfenttrazone-ethyl, bipyribac (Na). 2. Fungus control in turfgrass and treed Class D 100 acres Are you suffering from Offering year lease. joint or arthritic pain? areas within the property. Fungicides THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ST. LAURENT If so, you owe it to used may include: chlorothalonil, Offers must be submitted to the law fi rm, yourself to try elk vel- propiconazole, tludioxonil, myclobutanil, Pitblado Law Attn; Leith Robertson , INVITATION TO TENDER vet antler capsules. azoxystrobin, fosetyl AL, pyraclostrobin, 349 Main St., Arborg, Manitoba, Hundreds have found triticonazole, thiophanate-methyl, No later than 12:00 noon April 12 th, 2021. Job: Supply and installation of chain link fence around Sandpiper relief. Benefi ts hu- metalaxyl-M, tritloxystrobin, boscalid, Offer must include minimum deposit of $1000 Borrow Pit mans and pets. EVA is mineral oil, etridiazole, hyroden certifi ed check, which will be returned if offer composed of proteins, peroxide, tebuconazole, fl udronil, not accepted. The R.M. of St. Laurent is inviting sealed tender for the following: amino acids, minerals, mefentrifl uconazole, metalaxy - Offers must clearly state the lands for which - Supply and installation of chain link fencing to surround borrow lipids and water. Key M&S isomer, fl uopyram, fl uazinam, offer is made. All lands will be sold “as is”. pit/pond beside Big Tree (Sandpiper) Park including access gate. compounds that work pydifl umetofen, metaconazole, Approximate perimeter is 1000 feet. The area may require some to stimulate red blood Highest or any offer may not be accepted. penthiopyrad, benzovindifl upyr, Purchaser to pay 2021 property taxes and levelling and clearing. cell production & car- polyoxin D zinc salt. tilage cell regenera- be responsible for GST/ self - assessment. - Price is to be based on complete job, from supply of all material, 3. Insect control in turfgrass and treed areas tion & development. Successful offer will be notifi ed. installation, and cleanup of jobsite. Stonewood Elk Ranch within the property. Insecticides used may include: - imidacloprid, chlorpyrifos, Any questions regarding the farmland/ houses - Work to start soon after awarding of tender, and no later than end of Ltd., 204-467-8884 please call Bonny Skuba at 1-204-805-0785. or e-mail stonewood chlothianidin, chloranthraniliprole, May 2021. [email protected] carbarol, lambdacyhalothrin, permethrin, Most of this farmland has been in the family for Further information may be obtained from: Chair of Public Works, Bacillus thuringiensis, malathion. multiple generations. The farmland all quarters Frank Bruce at 204-383-0352, Public Works at 204-739-8163, or the LIVESTOCK 4. Growth regulators of turfgrass areas has been very well maintained. Grown very R.M. Offi ce at 204-646-2259; or by email to [email protected] Registered purebred, within the property. Growth regulators productive crops over the years, whether it be polled & quiet, year- may include: - polymeric polyoxyalkylene, for cereal, oil or forage production. Please provide your quotes by Friday, April 16, 2021, 4:30 p.m. and ling and 2 year old trinexapac - ethyl. mark your envelope “Tender – Sandpiper Pond Fencing”. Tender will be awarded at the council meeting of April 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The Charolais bulls for The public may send written submissions or lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. sale. Will be semen objections to SPECIFIC pest control tested and can be program(s) within 15 days of publication Everything you need to Interlake Mail: R.M. of St. Laurent, Box 220, St. Laurent, MB R0C 2S0 delivered. EPDs avail- Graphics to the department noted below: promote your business Drop-off: 16 St. Laurent Veterans Memorial Road able. For more info. 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Eddie’s Gravel Supply Ltd. is Hiring THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ST. LAURENT THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ST. LAURENT Offi ce / Sales Clerk INVITATION TO TENDER INVITATION TO TENDER Duties: customer service, sales, loading, Job: Asphalt application – 300 linear metres on Ludovic Road Job: Asphalt application - 780 linear metres on Governor Road offi ce duties, cleaning etc. The R.M. of St. Laurent is inviting sealed tender for the following: Requirements: steel toe boots, The R.M. of St. Laurent is inviting sealed tender for the following: high school diploma or equivalent, - Asphalt application of approximately 300 linear metres x 6.7 metres - Asphalt application of approximately 780 linear metres x 6.7 metres computer literate & willing to width and thickness of 75 mm to Ludovic Road in the Parish of St. width and thickness of 75 mm to Governor Road between Highway learn how to operate heavy equipment. Laurent. 6 and Ludovic Road. - Touch-up of access driveways after asphalting is done. Apply to: [email protected] - Work to be commenced as soon as possible and to be completed by - Work to be commenced as soon as possible and to be completed by September 30, 2021. September 30, 2021. Further information may be obtained from: Chair of Public Works, Frank VILLAGE OF DUNNOTTAR Further information may be obtained from: Chair of Public Works, Bruce at 204-383-0352, Public Works at 204-739-8163, or the R.M. Offi ce PUBLIC NOTICE Frank Bruce at 204-383-0352, Public Works at 204-739-8163, or the Regarding the R.M. Offi ce at 204-646-2259; or by email to [email protected] at 204-646-2259; or by email to [email protected] 2021 Financial Plan Please provide your quotes by Friday, April 16, 2021, 4:30 p.m. and Please provide your quotes by Friday, April 16, 2021, 4:30 p.m. and PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant mark your envelope “Tender – Asphalt – Ludovic Road”. Tender will mark your envelope “Tender – Asphalt – Governor Road”. Tender will to subsection 162(2) of Th e Municipal Act be awarded at the council meeting of April 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The be awarded at the council meeting of April 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The that the Council of the Village of Dunnottar lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. intends to virtually present its fi nancial plan Mail: R.M. of St. Laurent, Box 220, St. Laurent, MB R0C 2S0 Mail: R.M. of St. Laurent, Box 220, St. Laurent, MB R0C 2S0 for the fi scal year 2021 at a virtual public Drop-off: 16 St. Laurent Veterans Memorial Road Drop-off: 16 St. Laurent Veterans Memorial Road hearing on Th ursday, the 1st day of April, (inside the Rec Centre) (inside the Rec Centre) 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Council will hear any taxpayer who wishes to make representation, ask questions or register an objection to the fi nancial plan, as provided. JOB OPPORTUNITY BUILDING INSPECTOR Copies of the fi nancial plan will be available NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION for review and may be examined by any WESTERN INTERLAKE PLANNING DISTRICT SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES person during the regular offi ce hours of the RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ARMSTRONG The Western Interlake Planning District, comprised of the RM of Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the Municipal Offi ce. A copy of the fi nancial plan St. Laurent, the RM of Coldwell, the RM of West Interlake, with the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior will also be posted on the Dunnottar website to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 28th day of April, 2021, at the hour of 2:00 PM, offi ce located in the RM of St. Laurent, is accepting applications for a at Fraserwood Hall, 10140 PR 231, Fraserwood, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following (www.dunnottar.ca) at that time. Building Inspector. described properties: Please contact the offi ce, [email protected] Roll Description Assessed Amount of Arrears The Building Inspector is responsible for buildings under Part 9 of Number Value & Costs for Which or call 204-389-4962, to register to attend this the National Building Code (2010). This position consists of fl exible Property May be hearing or to book an appointment to review Offered for Sale hours and may require more time in the busy construction season and 119600 ALL THAT PORTION OF THE SE 1/4 23-20-2 EPM DESCRIBED AS L-$13,500 $3,633.62 a copy of the 2021 Financial Plan. FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHERN LIMIT less during the winter months when there is a lull in development, OF SAID QUARTER SECTION DISTANT ELY THEREON 532 FEET half time position. This position also requires a sound knowledge FROM THE EASTERN LIMIT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON RAILWAY Dated this 18th day of March 2021. PLAN 1622 WLTO THENCE NLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE of the National Building Code (2010), National Plumbing Code and SOUTHERN LIMIT OF THE SAID QUARTER SECTION 208.71 FEET J.M. Th evenot, C.M.M.A. THENCE ELY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LAST DESCRIBED Municipal Zoning By-laws and a sound understanding of construction COURSE 208.71 FEET THENCE SLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE Administrator LAST DESCRIBED COURSE TO THE SAID SOUTHERN LIMIT best practices. The incumbent will be required to complete building THENCE WLY ALONG THE SAID SOUTHERN LIMIT TO THE permit applications, perform all plan examinations to ensure POINT OF COMMENCEMENT SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS AND PROVISOES CONTAINED IN THE GRANT FROM THE conformance with the applicable Codes and be physically fi t to carry CROWN - DESC SE23-20-2E out site inspections to ensure compliance. Excellent communication, 224400 LOT 8 PLAN 4675 WLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS, L -$5,900 $5,424.56 FULL-TIME MINERAL OILS AND OTHER MATTERS AS MORE FULLY SET B -$44,100 interpersonal, oral, written, and organizational skills are a prerequisite. FORTH IN INSTRUMENT NO. 8524 WLTO (R DIV) IN LEGAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY Profi cient working knowledge of Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat is SUBDIVISION 14 OF SECTION 35-17-1 WPM - 6 1ST AVE The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: considered an asset.  The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due.  The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. The applicant must have a minimum of 3 years related experience (or  If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start educational equivalent) and have completed required building standard of the auction.  The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold. courses as offered through Red River College and be certifi ed, or be  The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank eligible for certifi cation by The Manitoba Building Offi cials Association draft to the Rural Municipality of Armstrong as follows: Full-Time i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR or be willing to enroll in these courses. Applicants must possess ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit a valid class 5 driver’s license and have a criminal record check. in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the MEAT/DELI Clerk sale; AND Company vehicle is provided and cell phone credit. iii) A fee in the amount $309.75 ($295 plus GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. At the Ukrainian Farmers Co-op we The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those office, including the registration costs. provide our staff with a competitive  The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. considered for interviews will be contacted.  The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. starting wage, a wide range of available  If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST courses and training opportunities and a Please apply in writing to Building Inspector Position, Western registrant, provide a GST Declaration. Interlake Planning District, Box 269, St. Laurent, MB, R0C 2S0 or email comprehensive benefi ts package including Dated this 24th day of March, 2021. dental, vision, extended health, and a to [email protected], or fax to 204-646-4150, giving full particulars as Managed by: pension plan to all qualifying employees. to education, experience and contract expectations. Three references Corlie Larsen should also be provided. Applications must be received by 16:30 CST, Chief Administrative Officer The successful candidate will be an Rural Municipality of Armstrong April 23rd, 2021. Phone: (204) 278-3377 energetic, self-motivated, hardworking Fax: (204) 278-3437 individual who is a team player and enjoys working with the public. If you would like to join our team, Interlake please fi ll out an application or submit a Everything you need to promote your business resume to our store offi ce. FLYERS WINDOW DECALS ENVELOPES Graphics Closing date for all applicants is set for For all your printing April 9, 2021. BROCHURES SOCIAL TICKETS INVOICES and publishing needs For more info, please see BUSINESS CARDS DOOR HANGERS ESTIMATE SHEETS Kyle Yaciuk at our store offi ce. STICKERS LETTERHEAD POSTERS 204-467-5836 Ukrainian Farmers Co-operative Ltd, Box 160, Fisher Branch, Mb, R0C-0Z0 The Express Weekly News Thursday, April 1, 2021 21 classifi eds RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GIMLI Classifi eds classifi eds UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected] NOTICE OF Everything you need to PUBLIC HEARING promote On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY representations from any person(s) who wish to make them in respect to the following matter(s): your ASSISTANT UTILITY OPERATOR THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GIMLI BY-LAW NO. 21-0001 business Being an amendment to the Gimli Zoning By-law No. 11-0013, as amended. The Rural Municipality of Fisher invites applications for the position ______of Assistant Utility Operator. This will be a training position, with the FLYERS HEARING Gimli Recreation Centre possibility of transitioning to a permanent position as the Utility Operator LOCATION: 45 Centennial Road BROCHURES in the Summer of 2021. This position demands a high level of accuracy Gimli, MB and dependability. BUSINESS DATE & April 14, 2021 CARDS The normal hours of work are four (4) hours per day, Monday to Friday TIME: 6:50 pm from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Candidates must be willing and available STICKERS to be on-call for emergent situations. APPLICATION: RMG-21-01R Applicants: WINDOW DECALS AFFECTED Pt. NE 8-19-4 EPM being - MUST obtain certifi cation in Small systems water works operator AREA: Pt. of Lot 2, Plan 59559 WLTO SOCIAL TICKETS certifi cate and Small systems wastewater works operator certifi cate. Pt. Roll No.: 111611 DOOR HANGERS (can be done during training period). - Must be 18 years of age or older, hold a valid driver’s licence and have GENERAL To rezone an area in the RM LETTERHEAD INTENT: of Gimli from "AL" a vehicle, minimum grade 10 education. Agricultural Limited Zone to ENVELOPES - Strong mechanical skills a defi nite asset. "RS" Residential Single- - Willing to work as part of a team and may be called upon to help out in Family Zone as per condition INVOICES other duties within the municipality. of subdivision approval for - Friendly, team player, responsible and a strong work ethic is expected. the creation of two ESTIMATE residential lots. SHEETS The Assistant Utility Operator will report to the Chief Administrative Offi cer. For copies of job description and pay as per CUPE Collective FOR Nancy Thom, CAO/Development Officer, Eastern Interlake Planning District POSTERS agreement please contact The Rural Municipality of Fisher at INFORMATION 62 2nd Ave, Box 1758 Gimli MB R0C 1B0 - Ph: 204-642-5478 Fax: 204-642-4061 CONTACT: Email: [email protected] website: www.interlakeplanning.com MEMO PADS 204-372-6393. ______POST CARDS Position remains open until suitable candidate is found. Kelly Marykuca, CMMA COVID-19 PROTOCAL: Should you wish to attend the hearing, you must PRE-REGISTER NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m. ON THE DAY OF THE HEARING with the RM of Gimli office at 204-642-6650. Interlake Rural Municipality of Fisher Graphics A copy of the proposal and supporting material may be provided upon request For all your printing Box 280 Fisher Branch, MB, R0C 0Z0 and publishing needs fi [email protected] to the contact person as mentioned above. 204-467-5836 Phone: (204) 372-6393 Please Note: E.I.P.D. recommends that property owner’s notify lessee/renter if applicable.

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IN MEMORIAM OBITUARY Classifi eds Anne Skibinski Murray Leon Halldorson August 4, 1933 – April 2, 2017 June 29, 1942 - April 5, 2020 In Loving Memory It will have been a year, that sadly, on April 5, 2020 at the age Announcements Not a day passes of 77, in the home they built together, surrounded by his family, You’re not remembered Murray lost his battle to cancer and peacefully passed away. And deeply missed. Murray is survived by his wife of 54 years Lillian; children Diane To love to cherish, (Peter), Kevin (Amanda) and Leanne (Ross); grandchildren Jordhan To never forget beautiful memories (Evan), Dylan, Deryk, Nicole (Gary), Zachary, Rachel, Marlee and Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 204-467-5836 She left behind. Kelsey; great-grandchildren Harley, Hayden, Dane, and Theo; -Husband Frank siblings Patsy (Bob) Roberts, Donald (Joyce) Halldorson, Judy BIRTHDAY and all the family (Bob) Gleich and Darlene Sweetland; in-laws Wendy (Dave)Urban and Edith Zeke (Peter Barnez); aunts and uncles Evelyn (Glen) IN MEMORIAM Metcalf, Alvin (Gerti) Stinson and Johanna Alfred (Joey) along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by honorary family members Dan Burdett, Darren Zeke, Jackie (Cody) Bourgeois and Godson Chris Mark. Murray is predeceased by his father Leo, mother Irene, brother Wayne, brothers-in-law Gary Zeke and Art Sweetland. Murray was born on June 29, 1942 in Eriksdale, Manitoba. Murray grew up in Lundar, where he attended Lundar School. Murray started working at the age of 16 years old, working for J.S. Sigfusson and Son’s. After graduating from school, Murray moved to Winnipeg where he lived with Joey and Leo Alfred. On June 5, 1965 he married Lillian Eyford and started a family. During this time he worked for Taubensee Construction building schools, churches, houses and the Manitoba Youth Centre. In 1972 his career changed when he returned to College and received his degree in Carpentry and started teaching Vocational Carpentry at Red River College. Then in 1977 he took a job that would change their lives and they returned to Lundar where Murray taught and established the Vocational Carpentry program at Lundar Collegiate. In 1978 the Vocational Carpentry class fi nished their fi rst house which was one of many to be auctioned off. During his 20 years of teaching, Murray became a well-respected and loved member of not only the school but the community. As a teacher, he had a hand in raising an entire generation of young adults and teaching them the meaning of hard work. Murray was tremendously proud of his students and their accomplishments in life. In 1979 Murray bought Lundar Septic Service with the famous slogan, “Work guaranteed or Grandmont double your sewage back”. He successfully ran this business for 40 years before passing it on In Loving memory of Jamie to his son Kevin. who left us on April 3, 2019 The love and respect that he had for the community only grew and vice versa. That’s when our son, brother and uncle Murray and Lillian took on the role of caretakers of the Lundar Memorial Arena. They took pride May the winds of love blow softly, in their work. Their hard work was greatly appreciated by all who found a piece of home in the Happy 65th Birthday And whisper so you can hear; arena. Colette Beck! We will always love and miss you, After his many retirements, Murray and Lillian decided to become Snowbirds and spent many If you see this little blonde beauty And wish that you were here. years south of the border. The fi rst couple of years were spent travelling to fi nd the perfect on April 7th, wish her Happy Birthday! -Always remembered, location which ended up being at Park Place, Mesa, Arizona. Still classy and sassy! We love you! Love from Mom and all the family While Murray held many titles in his life, he also had many other passions and hobbies. Murray was also involved in and took part in many community organizations such as the Lundar Legion Branch #185, Lundar B.P.O Elks, Grettir, Minor Hockey Club, Lundar Curling Club, Lundar Gun Club, Lakeshore Ducks Unlimited, Lundar Golf Course and his proudest achievement was being the cook for the Lundar 200 Club/Sportsplex Dinner for the last 20 years. Murray not only played hockey, but he coached and refereed as well. It was with the Lundar Old Timers that he gained the widely known nick-name Mad Dog which was passed on to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were referred to as Mad Dog Jr. Murray also played slow-pitch, golfed and curled for many years, participating in a number of bonspiels and HELP tournaments during his lifetime. Murray was an avid hunter and fi sherman and took a great amount of pride in passing on this love of the outdoors to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Murray spent many hours hunting and fi shing with his family. WANTED Murray was a well-known, respected and loved member of the community. The loss will be felt by all and he will be greatly missed by many. Murray dedicated his life to bettering his community DRIVER/DELIVERY & YARD ASSOCIATE and this is a legacy that will not be forgotten. Class 3 license for driving can be attained after start of employment. A public celebration of Murray’s life will be held at a later date. Responsibilities include product delivery, handling & packaging The Halldorson family would like to extend a thank you to the Nurse Practitioner, the doctors, building materials, maintaining & operating company equipment. nurses and staff of the Buhler Cancer Centre at Victoria Hospital, Palliative Care Nurses, Home Care Coordinators and workers, John and Karen Gray and to everyone for their phone calls, FLOORING & CABINETS SALES ASSOCIATE cards, messages, letters, food and fl owers. Responsible for providing prompt, courteous and effi cient service to In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in Murray’s name to the Lundar Memorial Arena, c/o Grettir Co-op Inc., PO Box 334, Lundar, MB R0C 1Y0. customers. Advise customers on appropriate merchandise & related Arrangements by: items. Some general housekeeping, merchandising, restocking in ARNASON FUNERAL HOME these depts. Ashern - Lundar PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL SALES ASSOCIATE 1.204.768.2072 1.866.323.3593 Responsible for proving prompt, courteous and effi cient service to customers. Advise customers on appropriate merchandise & related items. Some general housekeeping, merchandising, restocking in these depts. BOOK YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY EXPERIENCE IS AN ASSET BUT WE CAN TRAIN TOO! WE HAVE EMPLOYEE MEDICAL & OTHER BENEFITS. • BIRTHDAYS • IN MEMORIAMS Please send resumes to [email protected] • MARRIAGES • ENGAGEMENTS

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Sherie Hoey (nee Dola) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Sherie, after a very courageous and private battle with cancer. Classifi eds Sherie leaves to cherish her memory, her true pride and joy, daughter Lindsay (Chris); husband Bob; mother Agnes; sister Gail (John), Cole (Alina), Clint; brother Harvey (Colleen), Hayden (Teagan); mother-in-law Mae Hoey; Godmother Sandra Tutkaluk, Announcements and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and in-laws. She was predeceased by her father Harry; sister Valerie; Elaine Foster (nee Dola) and father-in-law Roger Hoey. Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 204-467-5836 Sherie was born in Gimli and spent her younger years on the farm in Winnipeg Beach. She met Bob and soon after they married, they moved to Gillam. It was there that Sherie snowmobiled, camped, and fi shed, taking part in all the great outdoors. In 1990 they welcomed their beautiful daughter, Lindsay, and from that moment Remember Your Loved Ones on, Lindsay was the light of Sherie’s life. The pride she had for her was easy to see. They became a team and did many things together, including taking a trip to Europe, where they toured Italy, England, France, Switzerland, Belgium and Germany. It was an experience she truly treasured. with an Announcement in the Sherie took pride in all of Lindsay’s accomplishments, and was there for every one of them. She took great joy in walking Lindsay down the aisle and seeing her start her new life with Chris. She was so much the proud mom of the most beautiful bride, who enjoyed spending time with her mom just as much. There was always much love to be shared around the breakfast table, where every week, Sherie and Bob would take Lindsay – and eventually Chris – out for some much needed bacon and eggs. Sherie also loved watching curling, and enjoyed attending the Scotties in Gimli a few years back. She would often be on the phone with her Mom, discussing the games, Call 467-5836 or classifi [email protected] each one making their point as to who was really the best - Gushue or Edin (who Sherie fondly nicknamed “Little Nicky”). Unfortunately, Sherie was presented with a challenging diagnosis, which she faced head-on. She was determined to fi ght and get on with her life. Her spirit and will HIP/KNEE Replacement? were strong and unwavering, but Heaven was in need of an Angel with those exact qualities, and Other medical sadly she was taken from us way too soon. conditions causing Our dear Sherie, our love for you will live on forever. May you fi nd peace in your new home with TROUBLE WALKING Dad and Val. You were an amazing mother, daughter, sister and aunt. We know you will watch or DRESSING? over us, and be the angel on Lindsay’s shoulder. You were a gift and blessing to us all. The Disability Tax SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY Credit allows for • Monuments • Restoration Granite In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or a charity of one’s choice. $2,500 yearly tax ‘Vichnaya Pamyat’ credit and up to • Pillow markers - Level monuments Bronze A private family service was held. $50,000 Lump sum • Pre Needs - Renew monuments Columbariums refund. Condolences may be left on her tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com. • Final Dates - Engraving -single, family, community Apply NOW; quickest Appointments available in the comfort of your home refund Nationwide! Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. Providing assistance Email: [email protected] during Covid. Bus: 1-204-642-8818 • Cell: 1-204-407-3096 Expert Help: 204-453-5372 www.sunsetmemorialsgimli.ca SHERLOCK GOETZ Biz TREE REMOVAL SIDING Cards Pruning • Stump Grinding • Chipper Vince 861-0487 • 5” Eavestrough • Soffit/Fascia Licensed Arborists • Custom Cladding Fully Insured – Claim Free Darren Call 204-467-5836 30 years Experience 861-0028 (204)223-7740 [email protected]

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